Legendary Texas keyboardist Meyers needs kidney

Augie Meyers, the legendary Texas keyboardist, has been on dialysis for the past four months according to a representative, and is in need of a kidney transplant.

The San Antonio native turns 70 on May 31, at which point his name will drop from the kidney donor list, requiring him to seek a private donation.

Meyers’ Web site features a letter from Diane Tarpey of the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, seeking a donor. Despite his condition, Meyers continues to make music.

Among Meyers’ upcoming work is Esta Bueno!, a new recording by the Texas Tornados, the supergroup he formed with Freddy Fender, Flaco Jimenez and Doug Sahm. Standing in for the late Sahm will be his son Shawn.